Craddock's  Heirloom Gardens ,  LLC

Newtown, CT                                         203-241-0301







Tree and Shrub Pruning
Craddock's  Heirloom Gardens ,  LLC

Newtown, CT                                         203-241-0301
Craddock's  Heirloom Gardens ,  LLC

Newtown, CT                                         203-241-0301
Craddock's  Heirloom Gardens ,  LLC

Newtown, CT                                         203-241-0301
Pruning is a horticultural practice that alters the form and growth of a plant. Based on aesthetics
and science, pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance. Many problems may be
prevented by pruning correctly during formative years for a tree or shrub.


REASONS FOR PRUNING

  • Prune to promote plant health.


  • Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect infestation, animals,
    storms, or other adverse mechanical damage.


  • Remove branches and branch stubs that rub together. Avoid topping trees. Removing
    large branches leaves stubs that can cause several health problems. It also destroys the
    plant’s natural shape and promotes suckering and development of weak branch structure.


  • Prune to maintain plants intended purposes in a landscape, such as: encouraging flower
    and fruit development, maintaining a dense hedge, or maintaining a desired tree form or
    special garden forms.

  • Prune to improve plant appearance Appearance in the landscape is essential to a plant’s
    usefulness. For most landscapes, a plant’s natural form is best. Avoid shearing shrubs
    into tight geometrical forms that can adversely affect flowering. Alter a plant’s natural form
    only if it needs to be confined or trained for a specific purpose. When plants are pruned
    well, it is difficult to see that they have been pruned! Prune to: control plant size, keep
    evergreens well-proportioned, or remove unwanted branches, waterspouts, suckers, and
    undesirable fruiting structures that detract from plant appearance.

  • Prune to protect people and property.


  • Remove dead branches.


  • Have hazardous trees taken down


  • Prune out weak or narrow-angled tree branches that overhang homes, parking areas,
    and sidewalks — anyplace falling limbs could injure people or damage property.


  • Eliminate branches Eliminate branches that interfere with street lights, traffic signals, and
    overhead wires. REMEMBER, DO NOT attempt to prune near electrical and utility wires.
    Contact utility companies or city maintenance workers to handle it.


  • Prune branches that obscure vision at intersections.


  • For security purposes, prune shrubs or tree branches that obscure the entry to your
    home.